The first successful (lasting more than a few days) colonial newspaper was John Campbell's 1704 Boston News-Letter. One reason it succeeded where others had failed was that

A. its writing was lively and engaging.
B. its revolutionary rhetoric attracted many colonial readers.
C. its use of pictures and other graphics made it accessible to those who could not read.
D. it received subsidies from the government loyal to the Crown.


Answer: D

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